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Fix: Facebook Messenger Call not Working [Android, iPhone]
If you can’t make video calls on Messenger, double-check the access settings for you mic & cam ??️
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users have experienced that avideo callinFacebookMessenger is unavailable for uncertain reasons. When you call someone onFacebookMessenger, it rings once or twice, but then the call breaks the connection.
What should you do if theFacebookMessengervideo calldoes not work? There are 5 possibilities to solve this annoying problem that you will find in the following lines of this article. But first, let’s see what triggers the issue, to begin with.
Why won’t my video call work on Facebook Messenger?
From connection issues to faulty settings blocking your camera or microphone, there can be many culprits responsible for the Messenger video call not working issues.
And speaking about issues, here are some frequent scenarios reported by users worldwide:
How can I fix Messenger video call not working?
1. Allow access to the camera
If your device does not allowFacebookMessenger to access the camera, your camera driver will not work when you runFacebookMessenger, so avideo callwill not work.
2. Allow access to the microphone
After you allow Facebook Messenger to access the camera, you must also allow access to the microphone. This allows the application to make avideo call.
3. Check the network connection
If theFacebookvideo callfails to connect, it may be due to network problems. To troubleshoot network problems on your device, follow these steps:
4. Sign in to Facebook Messenger again
If the Facebook Messenger video call still does not work on your device, you can continue with this method.
5. Check for updates and reinstall Messenger
The latest version ofFacebookMessenger usually includes new features and fixes for known bugs. So installing the latestFacebookMessenger could be very helpful in not fixing the video calling problem.
Here’s how to fix Messenger video call problems with ease by simply tweaking the Facebook Messenger video call settings.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
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